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Vanguard UniversityVU

Dr. Murray W. Dempster, President
55 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-556-3610 / 1-800-722-6279

Founded: 1920
Accreditation: CAAHEP, CCTC, WASC
Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S.
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Enrollment: 2,251
Enrollment Ratio: 35% male, 65% female
Web site: www.vanguard.edu
E-mail: admissions@vanguard.edu

VU in Focus:

Vanguard University has been leading and innovating Christian higher education since 1920 when we welcomed our first class. Today we continue to launch students into successful careers with a top-rated education, excellent practical skills and comprehensive training in the liberal arts and sciences. You’ll enjoy freedom of intellectual inquiry and a classroom environment that puts you in close contact with professors. You’ll flourish in our close-knit campus community where lifelong friendships are born and Christ is at the center of everything we do. And, as our alumni demonstrate, Vanguard produces students who are intellectually, spiritually and practically prepared for life and success in the 21st century. We’ll challenge you to learn, prepare you for a career in the field of your choice and encourage you to grow in your Christian faith. We invite you to become part of Vanguard’s vibrant academic community and let us launch you into your dreams.

Academic Programs

MajorsAccounting
Advertising/Public Relations
Anthropology
Athletic Training
Behavioral Sciences
Bible/Theology
Biblical Studies/Literature
Biology/Biology Education
Business Management/Administration
Business/Business Education
Chemistry/Chemistry Education
Christian Formation
Church Leadership
Coaching
Communications
Counseling/Psychology
Cross-Cultural Ministries
Drama
Education/Elementary
Education/Middle School
Education/Reading
Education/Science
Education/Secondary
English/English Education
Foreign Languages
Government/Political Science
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies
Marketing
Math/Math Education
Music/Education
Music/Performance
Nursing
Office Administration
Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral Ministries
Philosophy/Religion
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Seminary
Preaching/Evangelism
Social Science/Social Science Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Sports Science
Theater
TV/Film
Urban Ministries
Youth Ministries
MinorsArt
Biblical Languages
Broadcasting
Campus Ministries
Christian Education
Christian Ministry
Christian Music Industry
Christian School Teaching
Church Leadership
Church Ministries
General Ministries
General Studies
Guidance/Counseling
International/Multi-Cultural Studies
Journalism
Media/Multi-Media
Missions
Music/Sacred
Physical Education/Recreation
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Speech/Speech Education
Women's Studies
Writing
Distance LearningChild Development
Education/Early Childhood
Graduate ProgramsBible/Theology
Biblical Studies/Literature
Business Management/Administration
Clinical Psychology
Education/Elementary
Education/Middle School
Education/Secondary
Pastoral Ministries
Philosophy/Religion

Annual Costs:

Tuition: undergraduate, $23,790; graduate ($430 — Education*), ($615 — MBA*), ($674 — Clinical Psychology*), ($375 — Religion*)

Fees: undergraduate, $520; graduate, $70

Room and Board: undergraduate, $7,668

Total Cost: undergraduate, $31,978; graduate, varies

*Based on per unit

Financial Aid:

Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%

Financial Aid: ACG, SMART, SEOG, CWS, PELL, Stafford Loan, PLUS, Perkins Loan, Institutional, Federal and State Scholarships

Forms Required: FAFSA

Off-Campus Employment Availability: High

On-Campus Housing:

Single Students Housing: Yes

Married Student Housing: No

Married Student Housing w/children: No

Admission Requirements:

Application Deadline: Fall: December 1; Spring: November 1st

Online application and registration available.

Incoming Freshman Information:

Average SAT score: 1000/1600 (verbal/math portions only)

Average high school GPA: 3.39

Athletics:

Varsity Programs:

Baseball – men

Basketball – men, women

Cross Country – men, women

Soccer – men, women

Softball – women

Tennis – men, women

Track – men, women

Volleyball – men, women

Intramural Programs:

Basketball – men, women

Flag Football – men, women

Soccer – men, women

Softball – coed

Music Groups:

Choirs with open membership: 2

Vocal Groups by audition: 5

Bands with open membership: 1

Bands by audition: 1

Orchestra with open membership: 1

Orchestra by audition: 1

Music Touring Groups: 5

Other music groups: varied

Student Organizations:

Ministry Groups:

Habitat for Humanity, Polynesian Ministry, Gospel Choir, Maple Learning Center, Wilson Street Learning Center, Westside soccer, House of Hope, His Kids, Hospice, Juvenile hall, Hullabaloo, Jesus Truck, Children’s Christmas Party, Special Olympics, Best Buddies, Fish, Express Yourself, Orange County Rescue Mission, Mercy House, Skid Row, City Serve, Hands Across The Boarder (HATB), Spring Break Outreaches, and Short Term Missions Trips (local and global).

Clubs: El Puente – Hispanic Student Association

Placement:

Career services provided to seniors by the Vanguard University Career Center include: resume writing assistance, mock interviews, on-campus recruitment (by business, non-profit and religious entities), job fairs, online and e-mail job announcements, job search/placement assistance, career counseling, and the Senior Year Experience.

Community/Regional Information:

Vanguard’s Southern California location is ideal. Just a short drive away is a world-class array of opportunities for learning, cultural exchange, career advancement and entertainment. With 329 days of sunshine per year, the Vanguard campus is just four miles away from the beach and less than two hours from the mountains and snow. Students enjoy surfing, snowboarding, trips to Disneyland, concerts and plays at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, professional athletic events - including Angels/Dodgers baseball; Ducks/Kings hockey; Clippers/Lakers basketball; and Galaxy soccer. Students also enjoy shopping at South Coast Plaza, The Lab, and The Block at Orange.

 

 

 
     
 

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